Economics (V13)

Open University
Undergraduate Diploma Distance learning 2 Years Accounting and financeEconomics

About this course

In this diploma you’ll explore contemporary socio-economics issues by learning to apply economic theories and techniques to real world situations. You'll learn to use specialised software to apply statistical concepts to economic data and carry out your own research project. The analytical skills you'll learn are greatly valued by employers. This diploma is ideally suited to a graduate in any discipline and can be completed in as little as two years. You’ll have evidence of a systematic study of economics without having to complete a full degree. If you wish to gain an economics degree later, you may be able to count the credit gained from this diploma.

Key features of the course

  • Gain a good basic knowledge of economic theory and an understanding of economic issues.

  • Analyse some of the most compelling challenges facing us today, such as inequality and unemployment, and issues facing business.

  • Engage in economic debate, assess qualitative and quantitative evidence and its usefulness in relation to economic theories.

  • Learn to analyse economics data using statistical techniques.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    4124 Finance officers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    3531 Brokers
    3534 Financial accounts managers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Diploma
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics